I never knew a man troubled with melancholy, who had plenty to do, and did it.

The fools in this world make about as much trouble as the wicked do.

Honesty is the rarest wealth anyone can possess, and yet all the honesty in the world ain't lawful tender for a loaf of bread.

Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child, or else there will be no profit in boarding a Newfoundland.

There is a significant Latin proverb; to wit: Who will guard the guards?

I called my cat William because no shorter name fits the dignity of his character. Poor old man, he has fits now, so I call him Fitz-William.

Fashion makes fools of some, sinners of others, and slaves of all.